Leafy greens encompass a variety of garden plants with edible leaves. This category guides you through growing and caring for these nutritious garden staples.
Although rhubarb appears to be a very simple vegetable to grow, it’s actually not once you get into it. Beginners tend to experience common problems that keep them from experimenting with rhubarb again. In today’s article, I’m going to help you navigate through these common problems and suggest solutions for every single one of them….
Are you having trouble growing rhubarb? Yeah, trust me, you’re not alone! Many who grow rhubarb for the first time experience stunted growth and pest issues in the crop. But there are ways to fix that. One of the best solutions I found to common rhubarb problems is companion planting. This one single practice is…
Although basil may seem easy and fun to grow because of its compact size, it can actually give you a lot of trouble if you don’t go about it the right way. In today’s article, I’m going to take you through a list of some of the most common basil-growing problems gardeners typically face, as…
Rosemary has a reputation for being a tough, low-maintenance herb. It tolerates poor soils, hot sun, and long dry spells better than most culinary plants. But if you’re after lush, bushy growth with soft, fragrant stems that are pleasant to harvest—you need to prune. Not aggressively, but at the right times and with the right…
Parsley (Petroselinumcrispum), a close relative of carrots and fennel, is technically a biennial but usually grown as an annual for its fresh, flavorful leaves. Parsley is one of the simplest herbs to grow, but regular snipping will help to keep it productive through the growing season. Whether grown in a garden bed, a container, or…
There’s no shortage of old wisdom in the garden, and companion planting—growing certain crops close together for mutual benefit—is one of the more enduring ideas. Among the most talked-about pairings is basil alongside tomatoes. It’s often repeated in gardening circles, passed on from grower to grower, and while not every claim about this duo is…